There came a realization that the 'New Deal" programs were so entrenched that it was a losing battle.
That "realization," as you call it, is one of the basic precepts of neo-conservativism: Don't even think about undoing what has already been done, 'cause it won't fly.
Reform, yes. Repeal, no.
20 posted on 10/03/2002 8:24:15 PM PDT by logician2u